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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Chapter One: Bichon Frise Origin 3
  • History 3
  • Physical Characteristics 5
  • Temperament 5
  • Common Behaviors of Bichon Frise 7
  • Possible Problem Behaviors of Bichon Frise 9
  • Chapter Two: Choosing a Bichon Frise 11
  • Purchasing Your New Pet 11
  • Breeders 11
  • Pet Stores 12
  • Rescue 13
  • Choosing a Reputable Breeder 13
  • Selecting a Healthy Bichon Frise Puppy 15
  • Chapter Three: Owning a Bichon Frise 19
  • Dog Equipment Basics and Essentials 19
  • Collars and ID Tags 20
  • Leashes and Harnesses 20
  • Bedding 21
  • Naming your puppy 26
  • Puppy-Proofing Your Home 27
  • Toxins to Be Aware of in Your Home 29
  • Checking for Toxins in Puppy Toys 30
  • First Introductions 31
  • Introducing Your Puppy to Children 32
  • Where Will Your Puppy Sleep? 35
  • Chapter Four: Nutrition for Bichon Frise 37
  • Changing Types of Food 38
  • Keeping a Routine 40
  • How Much and What to Feed 41
  • Making Your Own Bichon Frise Food 43
  • Foods to Avoid 44
  • Weight and Diet 46
  • Feeding Obese Bichon Frises 49
  • Diabetic Bichon Frises 50
  • Chapter Five: Raising and Training a Bichon Frise 53
  • Crate Training 54
  • Why Crate Training Your is Important 54
  • How to Begin Crate Training 55
  • Picking the Perfect Crate 56
  • Where to Place your Dog Crate 57
  • Furnishing the Crate 57
  • Positive-Reinforcement Training 58
  • Punishment-Based Training 59
  • Clicker Training 60
  • Teach your Bichon Frise bathroom schedule 65
  • Try paper training 65
  • Teach them not to bite 66
  • Practice good leash manners 67
  • Beware of other dog syndrome 67
  • Teach your Bichon how to sit and lie down 67
  • Teach your Bichon to come 68
  • Get involved in other training opportunities 68
  • Mentally Stimulating Activities for Bichons 69
  • Separation Anxiety 70
  • Prevention of Separation Anxiety 75
  • Troubleshooting Separation Anxiety 78
  • Extra Helpings for Separation Anxiety Training 83
  • Giving your Bichon Frise a Treat 85
  • Chapter Six: Grooming Your Bichon Frise 87
  • Grooming 87
  • Bathing 89
  • Trimming the Nails 96
  • Cleaning the Ears 96
  • Brushing the teeth 98
  • Chapter Seven: Vet Care Your Bichon Frise 101
  • Common Health Issues 101
  • First Aid 103
  • Heat Exhaustion 106
  • Essential Exercise 107
  • Visits to the Vet 108
  • Vaccinations 109
  • Chapter Eight: Showing Your Bichon Frise Dog 113
  • Showing Bichon Frise Dogs 114
  • How To Become an AKC Champion 115
  • What to Know Before You Show 115
  • Preparing Your Dog for Show 117
  • Chapter Nine: Breeding Your Bichon Frise 119
  • Breeding Checklist 119
  • Finding the Perfect Partner for Your Bichon Frise 120
  • Pregnancy and Beyond 123
  • Whelping 125
  • Registering the Puppies 130
  • Chapter Ten: Other Care Needs 133
  • Bichon Frise Safety in Cars 133
  • Ventilation and Overheating 134
  • Cold 135
  • Conclusion 137
  • Glossary of Dog Terms 139
  • Photo Credits 149
  • References 151

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